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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.16, 1,366.76 and 294.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.16, 1,366.76 and 294.87 is: 442.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.16 : 1,366.76 = 294.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.16/1,366.76 = 294.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.16x = 1,366.76 × 294.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.16x = 403,010.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,010.44/911.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.30

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